NEC TurboExpress vs Nintendo Game Boy Comparison

Compare NEC TurboExpress vs Nintendo Game Boy side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.

Basic Info

Release Date
1990 / 12
1989 / 04

System

Soc
HuC6280
Custom Sharp LR35902
Cpu
HuC6280
Sharp LR35902
Cpu Cores
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
7.16 MHz or 1.79 MHz
4.19 MHz
Architecture
8-bit
Gpu
2x HuC6270A VDC
PPU (Picture Processing Unit)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB RAM, 64 KB VRAM
8 KB internal SRAM

Display

Screen Size
2.6 inches
2.6 inches
Screen Type
TFT active matrix backlit LCD
STN LCD
Resolution
336×221 pixels
160 x 144
Ppi
61.7
Aspect Ratio
4:3
10:9
Screen Lens
Plastic

Controls

D Pad
Digital
Analogs
Face Buttons
A, B
Shoulder Buttons
Extra Buttons
Start, Select
Sensors

Hardware

Battery
6 AA batteries or 6V AC adapter
4 AA batteries
Storage
HuCard
Game cartridge
Charge Port
None
Dimensions
Not specified
90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm
Weight
Not specified
220g (with batteries)
Shell Material
Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity
TurboLink
Game Link Cable port
Video Output
None
Audio Output
3.5mm stereo output jack
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Monophonic
Mono

Features

Rumble
Volume Control
Volume wheel
Brightness Control
None
Power Control
Power switch

Gaming

Emulation Limit
-
-

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